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AF05 OWW

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,952 mi
Last recorded151,952 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 OWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 151,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak turbo ()

brake warning light on

Fail 19 Mar 2018 151,952 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment strut top (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment strut top (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak turbo ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on

Pass 13 Mar 2017 129,996 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 129,996 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 107,760 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 97,748 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,957 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 81,406 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,128 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 62,627 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 62,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 53,646 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,045 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 33,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,514 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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AF05 OWW is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,885 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF05 OWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF05 OWW is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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